This is the official @WelshGovernment channel for rural affairs. Siarad Cymraeg? Dilynwch 👉 @LlCCefnGwlad
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We understand a farmer's priority is farming.
Today we announce John ‘Pentre’ Davies will lead an independent review into the red tape holding family farms back.
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And here's what John Davies, the person who'll lead the review, had to say 🗣️
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Welsh farmers to benefit from bureaucracy review
gov.wales/welsh-farmers-bene…
ALT John 'Pentre' Davies
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Earlier today, our Minister, Llyr Gruffydd answered his first Oral Questions as Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability.
We caught up with him afterwards to find out how it went.
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Watch the session here:
senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip/75e2b…
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Welsh Government Rural Affairs retweeted
BTV-3 & BTV-8 vaccines are available in the UK.
Speak to your vet, assess your farm’s risk, and use the tools and resources on ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue… to make a plan for your herd or flock.
Protect your livestock and your business.
#BattleBluetongue
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The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has now been lifted. The risk of bird flu remains but has reduced. Protect the health and welfare of your birds by adopting strict biosecurity measures at all times. gov.wales/birdflu
ALT Ffliw adar - avian influenza Lluniau - pictures: iâr - hen, gŵydd - goose hwyaden - duck Parth atal wedi'i godi - prevention zone lifted
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Rural Minister Llŷr Gruffydd met Sharon Hammond, Chair of the Bovine TB Programme Board, and Board members incl. Prof Glyn Hewinson (Chair, TB Technical Advisory Group)
We’ll work with, and draw on the expertise of both groups as we implement a new approach to managing bovine TB
ALT Rural Minister Llŷr Gruffydd with Sharon Hammond, Chair of the Bovine TB Programme Board, and Board members incl. Prof Glyn Hewinson (Chair, TB Technical Advisory Group).
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Welsh Government Rural Affairs retweeted
May 27
Pool party 💦🐶
Hydration: achieved
Keeping cool: achieved
Chaos: also achieved
@DT_Darlington
[Video description: a montage of video clips of dogs playing in the water, keeping cool in paddling pools and with a hose.]
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New Minister, new direction. Introducing the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, Llyr Gruffydd.
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The rules for holding a bird gathering in Wales have changed.
Poultry and other captive bird gatherings are now permitted under a general licence. Any gathering including Anseriformes (ducks, geese and swans) will require a specific licence.
Check here: gov.wales/avian-influenza-bi…
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We have entered the pre-election period ahead of the Senedd Election on 7 May, so we'll be pausing posts on this channel. We may still post urgent notifiable animal disease alerts where necessary. We'll be back after the election. gov.wales/elections-to-sened…
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Melissa Charles-Davies has been appointed Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Panel for Wales.
The Panel plays an important role in providing independent advice to Welsh Ministers on agricultural wages and related matters.
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RT @WelshGovernment: Our social media accounts must operate differently as we approach the Senedd Election on 7 May.
Election rules mean t…
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Welsh Government Rural Affairs retweeted
Apr 4
If you suspect a notifiable disease in your animals, you must report it immediately by calling:
📞 03000 200 301 if you’re in England
📞 03003 038 268 if you’re in Wales
📞 your local Field Services Office if you’re in Scotland
gov.uk/guidance/find-your-lo…
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Housing measures for poultry and flocks of 50 or more captive birds in will be lifted on Thursday 9 April.
Bird owners should prepare their ranges and outside areas now, and continue to practice rigorous hygiene and biosecurity.
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#Poultry & captive birds in England and Wales can go outside from 09 April 2026 – unless you're in a 3km Protection or Captive Bird Monitoring (Controlled) Zone.
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone with mandatory biosecurity requirements remains in place.
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The all-Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone, including mandatory biosecurity measures will remain in place.
Biosecurity self-assessment checklists for keepers of small poultry flocks, commercial poultry and game birds are freely available here:
gov.wales/biosecurity-and-pr…..
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Keep up to date with the latest information: gov.wales/birdflu
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Welsh Government Rural Affairs retweeted
Apr 2
Our recent health events in Wales helped many fishermen, but the help doesn't stop there. You can access free confidential mental health and physio services directly @thefishmish @seahospital @Welsh_Fishermen @WG_fisheries @WGRural
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